Festivals in Glasgow

Don't believe everything you hear about Edinburgh being the only Festival city in Scotland. Glasgow has it's fair share too...

Celtic Connections
Scotland's premier winter music festival takes place in Glasgow every January.
19th January - 5th Feb 2012

Glasgow Film Festival
The festival celebrates the passion the people of Glasgow have for the movies and the passion the film industry has for the city.
9th - 12th February 2012

Glasgow International Comedy Festival
Taking place in a number of different venues across the city. This festival was launched in 2003.
15th March - 1st April 2012

Aye Write! Bank of Scotland Book Festival
Along with the usual mix of top author events, this year’s festival will include the Aye Write! Schools Programme; weekend family events; Scottish Poetry Slam; and a wide range of reading and creative writing workshops to ensure there is something for everyone.
9th March - 17th March 2012

West End Festival
Having started off as a small local festival centred around Byres Road, this has now grown over the past 10 years to become one of the biggest cultural events in Glasgow's calendar. 
1st - 24th June 2012

Glasgow Jazz Festival
Annual Jazz Festival highlighting performers from around the world.
2012 dates to be confirmed.